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March 02, 2015

Airborne 03.02.15: UAL Pilot Warning, WWII Flyover, RAF Aids In WV

Also: Blue Angels, Fuel Taxes, Twirly Birds, Bell 429WG, Delta Selects GoGo

It’s common for airlines to issue numerous safety notice to flight crews, but United Airlines issued a notice that became a topic with the national media. The two-page memo reportedly did not provide specific flight information, but contained blunt language that said there was strong evidence of lapses in discipline, poor cockpit communication, and lack of coordination among flight crews. The flight path for the "Arsenal of Democracy" flight planned for May 8th in Washington, D.C. has been announced by the event's organizers. In r

Airborne 03.02.15: HAI, UAL Pilot Warning, WWII Flyover, RAF Aids In WV

Also: Blue Angels, Fuel Taxes, Twirly Birds, Bell 429WG, Delta Selects GoGo

It’s common for airlines to issue numerous safety notice to flight crews, but United Airlines issued a notice that became a topic with the national media. The two-page memo reportedly did not provide specific flight information, but contained blunt language that said there was strong evidence of lapses in discipline, poor cockpit communication, and lack of coordination among flight crews. The flight path for the "Arsenal of Democracy" flight planned for May 8th in Washington, D.C. has been announced by the event's organizers. In recognition of the 70th anniversary Victory in Europe Day, the World War II Victory Capitol Flyover will include 15 historically sequenced warbird formations that

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Sikorsky Helitech Becomes 1st Authorized S-92 Customer Support Center

Will Operate From Headquarters In Brisbane, Australia

Sikorsky Helitech has become the first Sikorsky-authorized S-92 helicopter Customer Support Center in the world, the company announced Tuesday at the Avalong Air Show. The Customer Support Center will operate out of Sikorsky Helitech in Brisbane, Australia, and will offer maintenance services for Australian and regional operators of S-92 aircraft.

Bond Helicopters Australia Begins Service With S-92 Helicopter

Two Of Four Aircraft On Order Delivered During Avalon Airshow

Sikorsky has delivered two S-92 helicopters to Bond Helicopters Australia at the 2015 Avalon Airshow. Bond Helicopters Australia will operate a total of four S-92 helicopters, the first of its kind in this Australian fleet.

French Guiana Welcomes The THOR 7 Spacecraft

Satellite Set For Launch By Ariane 5 In April

The THOR 7 satellite for Arianespace’s first Ariane 5 mission in 2015 has arrived in French Guiana, marking the start of payload preparations for this dual-passenger flight from the Spaceport – which is scheduled for an April liftoff.

First Scientist Astronauts Graduate From Project PoSSUM

First Manned Commercial Suborbital Research Program Graduates Have Mission To Study Global Climate

Project PoSSUM, a non-profit suborbital research project devoted to the study of our upper atmosphere, announced Monday that it had graduated its first class of Scientist-Astronauts. The PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Qualification Program, designed by former NASA astronaut instructors and hosted by the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL provides its candidates with the skills required to effectively conduct research on commercial space vehicles as part of an international research campaign dedicated to the study of global climate.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne To Research Next Generation Green Propellants

To Be Developed For Rocket And Missile Propulsion, Other Applications

Aerojet Rocketdyne has been awarded a contract to research and develop environmentally sustainable monopropellants and gas generators for rocket and missile propulsion and Divert Attitude Control Systems.

Saudi Geological Survey To Use Bell 429

Aircraft Will Aid In Geological Survey And Mineral Exploration

The Saudi Geological Survey has entered into a purchase agreement with Bell Helicopter for a Bell 429 outfitted to perform utility roles in the Middle East. The company will use the aircraft to support geological mapping, mineral exploration and many other sustainable management activities.

AAR To Sell Telair Cargo Group To TransDigm For $725 Million

Will Discontinue Precision Systems Manufacturing, Build Aviation Services

AAR has agreed to sell its Telair Cargo Group to TransDigm for a purchase price of $725 million in cash, subject to adjustments. The Telair Cargo Group is comprised of Telair International, Telair U.S., and Nordisk Aviation Products. AAR will report its Telair Cargo Group as discontinued operations beginning in the third quarter of FY 2015 and the sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter ending May 31, 2015, subject to regulatory approval.

NASA Offers Space Tech Grants To Early Career University Faculty

Will Sponsor Research In Specific High-Priority Areas

NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate is seeking proposals from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of outstanding early-career faculty members who are beginning independent research careers. The grants will sponsor research in specific high-priority areas of interest to America's space program.

Orbital ATK Completes Key Test Of Helicopter Active Protection System

Live-Fire Tests Prove Capabilities Of Small Counter-RPG Kill Vehicle

Orbital ATK performed a live-fire demonstration of a key element of its Helicopter Active Protection System (HAPS). The HAPS Kill Vehicle (KV) was able to launch, perform pitch maneuvers and fly to a detonation point that simulated the location of an incoming rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). The demonstration is a valuable step toward a solution for the RPG threat to helicopters flying missions in dangerous areas.

Partnership Provides Command And Control Solution To RSAF

Boeing Joins Raytheon-Led Team To Offer Integrated Solution To The Royal Saudi Air Force

Raytheon Company has announced that Boeing will join the Raytheon team to offer a comprehensive C5I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence) solution for the modernization of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) command and control system. Raytheon and Boeing bring extensive expertise in command and control and large systems integration for domestic and international customers.

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Boeing To Intensify Technical Career Development For Engineering Workforce

New Engineering Training Centers To Be Phased In Across The Company

Boeing says it is implementing a plan to renew its focus on the company’s engineers worldwide by dedicating the first two of new Engineering Career Development Centers that would serve as training grounds for its technical workforce.

Airbus Defense And Space Joins Forces With Australia’s DSTO

Partnership Intended To Improve Protection Of Aircraft And Helicopters

Airbus Defense and Space has joined forces with the Defense Science and Technology Organization (DSTO) of the Australian Ministry of Defense to improve the protection of wide-body aircraft and helicopters.

Aero-TV: Don’t Be Fuelish - Premier’s Cessna/Piper Centurion Upgrades

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2014 ANN visited with Art Spengler, the Vice President of Operations for Premier Aircraft Sales. In this interview we find out that what's old can also be new. The Cessna 172 is one of the most popular airplanes in general aviation.

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Aero-TV: Don’t Be Fuelish – Premier’s Cessna/Piper Centurion Upgrades

Jet A Powered Skyhawks and Pipers Offer Significant Fuel Savings

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2014, ANN visited with Art Spengler, the Vice President of Operations for Premier Aircraft Sales. In this interview we find out that what’s old can also be new. The Cessna 172 is one of the most popular airplanes in general aviation. However if you want to buy a new one, the price can be a factor that scares you away. Premier aircraft sales has found a way to take older model Cessna 172’s and not only bring them up to date but, in some aspects, make them better than a factory new version of the airp

AeroSports Update: Screamin’ Sasquatch To Make Oshkosh Debut

The AirVenture 2015 Airshow Is Lining Up Some Great Acts, And This First Timer Is A Dandy

The Screamin’ Sasquatch jet-powered Waco from John Klatt Airshows will make its EAA AirVenture Oshkosh debut this summer with pilot Jeff Boerboon performing in several of the daily air shows.

Klyde Morris (03.02.15)

Klyde Fears FAA's Enforcement Objectives...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 02.27.15: CS300 Flies, Nimoy Goes West, NTSB's Hart OK'd, PBOR II

Also: Bell 505 Update, Mooney Update, UAV Hysteria, AAR Sells Telair, True Blue Power, More UAV Waivers, Flyers Rights

The Bombardier CSeries CS300 airliner made its first flight today from Montreal's Mirabel airport. After a weather cancellation Thursday and nearly hour's delay this morning, the CS300 took off at 1100, ET, after dealing with an issue with the flight test monitoring system. Once fixed, C-FFDK took off from runway 24 without any problems and engaged in a 'picture perfect' 5 hour test flight. ANN also just learned of the passing of Science Fiction TV/Movie Icon, Leonard Nimoy, whose 'Mr. Spock' c

Delta Air Lines Selects Gogo For In-flight Connectivity Technologies

Will Add Internet Service On More Than 250 Aircraft On Latin American And Caribbean Routes

Delta Air Lines has selected Gogo to outfit Delta's narrowbody aircraft serving long-haul domestic, Latin American and Caribbean routes with Gogo's next generation 2Ku technology.

Ikhana Twin Otter Closes In On Standard Commuter Category STC

Passes Key Certification Milestone To Allow A 14,000 lbs. MTOW

The FAA has accepted Ikhana Aircraft Services G-1 Issue Paper outlining Ikhana’s approach for certifying their RWMI DHC-6-300HG/-400HG Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) as a Standard Commuter Category STC.

'Zeus' Set For Air Tattoo Debut

Hellenic Air Force F-16C Solo Jet Team To Participate In Annual Airshow

Greece has confirmed that its F-16C solo jet demonstration team Zeus will make its UK debut at this summer's Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

NHHC Archaeologist Assists Florida Community

Part Of The Team Searching For Clues Into World War II Bomber Crash Site

Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Archaeologist Dr. George Schwarz was joined by more than 45 volunteers from nearly a dozen organizations wading through dense vegetation and sifting through Florida sand Feb. 18-20 in the hopes of finding more clues to a Navy aircraft crash that happened more than seven decades ago.

Grand Sky UAS Park Opens For Development In ND

First UAS Business And Aviation Park Expected To Create Local And National Economic Advantages

Grand Sky, which is being promoted as America's first Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) business and aviation park, is now open and taking applications for build-to-suit site tenancy.

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Twirly Birds Announce Les Morris Award Recipient For 2015

Honoree Is Ms. Nancy Miller Livingston Stratford

International helicopter pilot organization, Twirly Birds, has announced the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Les Morris award as Ms. Nancy Miller Livingston Stratford. Nancy received her helicopter rating in 1947 after having been an airplane pilot since 1940.

F-22 Raptor Demonstration Schedule Set

First Show In March In Melbourne, FL

The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor demonstration has released their 2015 air show schedule, with the first performance set for the Melbourne, FL Air & Space show held at Melbourne International Airport March 21-22. The performance will kick off a season that will have the F-22 flying or on display at air shows and open houses coast-to-coast, as well as two international appearances.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.02.15): Standard Atmosphere

Standard Atmosphere Atmospheric conditions in which (1) the air is a dry, perfect gas; (2) the temperature at sea level is 59° F. (15° C.); (3) the pressure at sea level (or reduced to sea level) is 29.92 inches of Hg; and (4) the temperature gradient is approximately 3.5° F. per 1,000-foot change in altitude.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.02.15)

Aero Linx: Professional Helicopter Pilot's Association PHPA Mission Statement: Promote safety and understanding among helicopter pilots; Coordinate efforts towards improving communications, methods of operation within the airspace system, or any other area that will contribute to the safety and education of all pilots; Provide a forum for identifying and seeking resolution to local problems of interest to the membership; Promote community relations between the public and the helicopter industry.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.02.15)

“The FAA’s acceptance of our RWMI DHC-6-300HG/-400HG STC certification methodology is a key milestone that ensures our path to final approval is clearly identified. Additionally, we have satisfactorily completed our FAA approved landing gear drop testing, flight loads analysis, and, now, we are ready to effect aircraft modifications and move ahead with our flight testing phase. The Standard Commuter Category STC addresses a typical Twin Otter operator’s need for as much payload as possible and, of course, for increasing revenue.” Source: John A. Zublin, President and CEO of Ikhana, following the FAA acceptance of Ikhana Aircraft Services G-1 Issue Paper outlining Ikhana’s approach for certifying thei

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